Detergent composition in effervescent tablet form

Abstract

An effervescent detergent tablet comprising sodium laureth sulfate, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, fragrance, Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate), polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), silicon dioxide, enzymes mix, Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate), Stearic Acid, Nabion 15 (Carbon-Disilicate co-granulate) and Polyethylene glycol 4000.

Claims

1. An effervescent detergent tablet, comprising: a) from 10% to 20% of sodium laureth sulfate; b) from 25% to 35% of citric acid; c) from 30% to 40% of sodium bicarbonate; d) less than 0.1% of enzyme mix; e) from 2% to 6% of fragrance; f) from 0.7% to 1.5% (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate); g) from 0.1% to 0.4% of polyhexamethylene biguanide; h) from 3% to 4.5% of silicon dioxide; i) from 0.1% to 2% of Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate; and j) from 6% to 9% of Polyethylene glycol 4000, wherein the Polyethylene glycol 4000 is a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 4,000 g/mol.

2. The tablet of claim 1, further comprising from 0.5% to 1.5% of Stearic Acid.

3. The tablet of claim 2, further comprising from 1% to 3% of carbon-disilicate co-granulate.

4. A method of producing effervescent detergent tablets, said method comprising the steps of: a) sifting a mix of silicon dioxide, polyhexamethylene biguanide, Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate and fragrance through a 1 mm sieve to homogenize a first mixture; b) drying Citric acid and sodium bicarbonate and adding to the first mixture, and mixing the first mixture to homogenize the first mixture; c) adding an Enzyme Mix, and mixing the first mixture to homogenize the first mixture; d) sifting Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, and Sodium Laureth Sulfate through a 1 mm sieve and adding to the first mixture, and mixing the first mixture to homogenize the first mixture; e) sifting Stearic Acid and Polyethylene glycol 4000 through a 1 mm sieve and mixing to the first mixture to homogenize the first mixture; and f) forming the combined mixture into tablets.

5. A method according to claim 4, wherein carbon-disilicate co-granulate is sifted with the Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate and the Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

6. A method according to claim 4, wherein each of the steps of mixing comprises mixing for at least ten minutes.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) This disclosure is further described in the detailed description that follows, with reference to the drawings, in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a flow chart depicting the cleaning process according to an exemplary embodiment.

(3) FIG. 2 is a flow chart depicting the manufacturing process according to an exemplary embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(4) An exemplary embodiment of a detergent tablet is disclosed. A detailed embodiment of the disclosed detergent tablet is disclosed herein, however it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiment is merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms.

(5) An exemplary embodiment of the detergent tablet is comprised of (a) an enzymatic cleaning technology, (b) an effervescent cleaning technology, (c) a bleaching and softening technology, and (d) an antimicrobial technology.

(6) The specific components of the exemplary embodiment are calcium carbonate, sodium laureth sulfate, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, fragrance, Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate), polyhexamethylene, biguanide (PHMB), silicon dioxide, enzymes mix, Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate) Stearic Acid, Polyethylene glycol 4000 and for the SPORT and ARMY versions Nabion 15 (Carbon-Disilicate co-granulate).

(7) Polyethylene glycol 4000 is a polyether compound with many applications, used as an excipient.

(8) Sodium laureth sulfate is a tensoactive, it is a powerful surfactant/detergent which allows for the actual cleaning of a garment. It also is an effective degreaser.

(9) The combination of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate work as a carrier of other active cleaning ingredients. Organic acids and a carbonated base are the necessary components of an effervescent soap formula. Citric acid is provided as the organic acid component and sodium bicarbonate is provided as the carbonated base. When the detergent table comes into contact with water, the water breaks the acid molecules thereby creating ions. This ionization process generates carbonic acid (H.sub.2CO.sub.3) which is unstable and disperses very rapidly. The result is the creation of CO.sub.2 bubbles which expel the cleaning particles and dirt from the fabric of the garment that is being washed. This process allows for a washing process without the need to rinse.

(10) Fragrance is designed to give washed garments a fresh scent.

(11) Stepantex VT 90 is a cationic tensoactive responsible for softening the washed garments.

(12) PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) a synthetic chemical that is part of the biguanides family and is used as an antibacterial agent.

(13) Silicon dioxide is an anti-humectant that protects against the detergent tablet absorbing humidity from the air.

(14) The enzyme mix is used to optimize the efficiency of the detergent agents. It allows the cleaning process to occur at low temperatures and in a short period of time. When used in detergents, enzymes facilitate the removal of stains. The enzyme mix concentration is less than 1% of the total volume and, as bio catalyzers, they are not consumed during the washing process.

(15) Long brite (disodium distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate) is an optical bleaching agent that neutralizes yellow satins and intensifies color brightness in garments.

(16) Stearic acid is a lubricant designed to reduce waste in the manufacturing process which assists in ensuring that the detergent tablets do not adhere to a compression machine used in the manufacturing process.

(17) Nabion 15 is a Carbon-Disilicate co-granulate, dispersing and anti-redepositing agent in cleanser and bleach formulations. Nabion 15 is a composite of sodium carbonate and amorphous alkali metal silicate.

(18) In FIG. 1, a flow chart depicting the cleaning process according to an exemplary embodiment is shown. As shown in FIG. 1, the washing process begins in step 101 with the insertion of a detergent tablet into 1500 ml of water.

(19) Once the detergent tablet has been inserted into water, CO.sub.2 bubbles are released from the detergent tablet in step 102.

(20) Once CO.sub.2 bubbles have been released, an ionization process begins in step 103 in which broken CO.sub.2 particles release ions into the water.

(21) Once the ionization process has occurred, the combination of released ions and water in step 104 creates an effervescent effect as a result of the creation of carbonic acid (H.sub.2CO.sub.3).

(22) In FIG. 2, a flow chart depicting the manufacturing process according to an exemplary embodiment is shown. As shown in FIG. 2, the manufacturing process begins in step 201 with sifting a mix of silicon dioxide, polyhexamethylene biguanide, Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) and fragrance through a 1 mm sieve.

(23) Once the above mix has been sifted, we dry a mix the Citric Acid and the sodium bicarbonate for 10 minutes at 50 (fifty) degrees celcius in step 202.

(24) Once the steps 201 and 202 are finished we mix their combination in step 203.

(25) Once step 203 is finished the Enzyme mix is added and mixed again in step 204.

(26) Once the mix in step 204 is ready we sift the Long brite (disodium distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate), the Sodium laureth sulfate and the Nabion 15 (Carbon-Disilicate co-granulate), if applicable, through a 1 mm sieve and mix the combination again in step 205.

(27) Once mixed we sieve the Stearic Acid and the Polyethylene glycol 4000 through a 1 mm sieve and add it to the combination and start compression in step 206.

(28) In in step 207 and the resulting combination is compressed into a tablet form. In an exemplary embodiment, each of the mixture steps are mixed for a period of at least ten minutes.

(29) In an exemplary embodiment, Table 1 below depicts the components of the ORIGINAL formula.

(30) TABLE-US-00001 Percentage Item Description in each tablet 1 sodium laureth sulfate 10%-20% 2 citric acid 25%-35% 3 sodium bicarbonate 30%-40% 4 fragrance 2%-6% 5 Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- 0.7%-1.5% hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) 6 PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.1%-0.4% 7 silicon dioxide .sup. 3%-4.5% 8 enzyme mix 0.01%-0.1%  9 Polyethylene glycol 4000 6%-9% 10 Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl 0.01%-2%   Disulfonate) 11 Stearic Acid 0.5% to 1.5%

(31) In another exemplary embodiment, Table 2 below depicts the components of the BABY formula.

(32) TABLE-US-00002 Percentage Item Description in each tablet 1 sodium laureth sulfate 10%-20% 2 citric acid 25%-35% 3 sodium bicarbonate 30%-40% 4 fragrance 2%-6% 5 Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- 0.7%-1.5% hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) 6 PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.1%-0.4% 7 silicon dioxide .sup. 3%-4.5% 8 enzyme mix 0.01%-0.1%  9 Polyethylene glycol 4000 6%-9% 10 Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl 0.01%-2%   Disulfonate) 11 Stearic Acid 0.5% to 1.5%

(33) In another exemplary embodiment, Table 3 below depicts the components of the DELICATE formula.

(34) TABLE-US-00003 Percentage Item Description in each tablet 1 sodium laureth sulfate 10%-20% 2 citric acid 25%-35% 3 sodium bicarbonate 30%-40% 4 fragrance 2%-6% 5 Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- 0.7%-1.5% hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) 6 PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.1%-0.4% 7 silicon dioxide .sup. 3%-4.5% 8 enzyme mix 0.01%-0.1%  9 Polyethylene glycol 4000 6%-9% 10 Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl 0.01%-2%   Disulfonate) 11 Stearic Acid 0.5% to 1.5%

(35) In another exemplary embodiment, Table 4 below depicts the components of the ARMY formula.

(36) TABLE-US-00004 Percentage Item Description in each tablet 1 sodium laureth sulfate 10%-20% 2 citric acid 25%-35% 3 sodium bicarbonate 30%-40% 4 fragrance 2%-6% 5 Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- 0.7%-1.5% hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) 6 PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.1%-0.4% 7 silicon dioxide .sup. 3%-4.5% 8 enzyme mix 0.01%-0.1%  9 Polyethylene glycol 4000 6%-9% 10 Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl 0.01%-2%   Disulfonate) 11 Stearic Acid 0.5% to 1.5% 12 Nabion 15 (Carbon-Disilicate co- granulate) 1% to 3%

(37) In another exemplary embodiment, Table 5 below depicts the components of the SPORT formula.

(38) TABLE-US-00005 Percentage Item Description in each tablet 1 sodium laureth sulfate 10%-20% 2 citric acid 25%-35% 3 sodium bicarbonate 30%-40% 4 fragrance 2%-6% 5 Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- 0.7%-1.5% hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) 6 PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.1%-0.4% 7 silicon dioxide .sup. 3%-4.5% 8 enzyme mix 0.01%-0.1%  9 Polyethylene glycol 4000 6%-9% 10 Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl 0.01%-2%   Disulfonate) 11 Stearic Acid 0.5% to 1.5% 12 Nabion 15 (Carbon-Disilicate co- granulate) 1% to 3%

(39) In another exemplary embodiment, Table 6 below depicts the components of the TENNIS formula.

(40) TABLE-US-00006 Percentage Item Description in each tablet 1 sodium laureth sulfate 10%-20% 2 citric acid 25%-35% 3 sodium bicarbonate 30%-40% 4 fragrance 2%-6% 5 Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- 0.7%-1.5% hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate) 6 PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.1%-0.4% 7 silicon dioxide .sup. 3%-4.5% 8 enzyme mix 0.01%-0.1%  9 Polyethylene glycol 4000 6%-9% 10 Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl 0.01%-2%   Disulfonate)

(41) Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art that a number of changes, modifications or alterations to the invention described herein may be made, none of which depart from the spirit of the present invention. All such changes, modifications, and alterations should therefore be seen as being within the scope of the present invention.

(42) It should be appreciated that the present invention provides a substantial advance in the manufacture and storage of effervescent type formulations, providing all of the herein-described advantages without incurring any relative disadvantages.

(43) The terms “comprise”, “comprises” and “comprising”, as used herein, are used in the inclusive sense of “having”, or “including”, and not in the exclusive sense of “consisting only of”.